CPSCGeneral Alert

Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Name: Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Brand: Wonderful Year Inc., of China
SKU: CPSC-12146
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Veröffentlicht: 5. April 2012Rückruf-ID: 12146Kategorie: VerbraucherprodukteLand: Vereinigte Staaten

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Grund für den Rückruf / Gefahr

The weld connecting the seat plate to the gas lift can fail, causing the chair to separate from the base. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.

Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation

This recall involves Office Depot® brand leather desk chairs. The mid-back height leather chairs were sold in black and have SKU number 130548. "REG. No. PA-25498 (CN)" and "Made in China" are printed on a label located on the underside of the seat.

Betroffene Produkte

Office Depot® Brand Biella Leather Desk Chairs

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Office-Depot-Recalls-Desk-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
Title	Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12146.12146a.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Office Depot desk chair
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12146.12146b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Office Depot desk chair
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12146.12146c.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Desk chair warning label
Hazards › Name	The weld connecting the seat plate to the gas lift can fail, causing the chair to separate from the base. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	Office Depot has received 11 reports of the chairs breaking and consumers falling while seated, resulting in reports of injuries, including minor contusions and abrasions.
Products › Name	Office Depot® Brand Biella Leather Desk Chairs
Products › Type	Chairs
Products › Category I D	67768
Products › Number Of Units	307,000 in the United States and 12,000 in Canada
Recall I D	1017
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Office Depot's recall hotline to receive a $55 store card that may be used for a replacement chair or other store merchandise.
Importers › Name	Office Depot, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
Retailers › Name	Office Depot retail stores nationwide and online at www.OfficeDepot.com from January 2002 through December 2008 for about $55.
Recall Date	2012-04-05T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Office Depot® brand leather desk chairs. The mid-back height leather chairs were sold in black and have SKU number 130548. "REG. No. PA-25498 (CN)" and "Made in China" are printed on a label located on the underside of the seat.
Recall Number	12146
Manufacturers › Name	Wonderful Year Inc., of China
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Inconjunctions › U R L	https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2012/12042r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact Office Depot's recall hotline toll-free at (866) 403-3763 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.officedepot.com
Last Publish Date	2016-04-22T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately

Safety Steps

1Verify Product Identifiers

Check the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.

2Isolate & Discontinue Use

Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.

3Claim Free Statutory Remedy

Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.

4Report Adverse Incidents

If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).

Your Legal Rights as a Consumer

Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall

FAQ Guide

Q1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard?

Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.

Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?

Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.

Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?

In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.

Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?

This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.

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Rückrufendes UnternehmenWonderful Year Inc., of China

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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